Mossel Bay man remains in custody after alleged bestiality incident involving dog

MOSSEL BAY NEWS - A 22-year-old man from Mossel Bay will remain in custody after he allegedly raped a dog.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Chris Spies said Da Gamaskop police are investigating a case of bestiality following an alleged incident at Extension 8 in Mossel Bay on Tuesday, 16 June.

Spies said the suspect appeared in the Mossel Bay Magistrates Court for the first time on Thursday, 18 June, and remains in custody.

It is believed that the dog’s owner, whose pet is named Caeser, opened the case at the police station.

Meanwhile, the Garden Route SPCA Mossel Bay branch posted a video on its Facebook page regarding the incident.

In the video, field officer Luciano Bayi said the dog’s owner and other witnesses allegedly saw what happened.

Field officer Luciano Bayi and Caeser. Photo: Screengrab from Garden Route SPCA Mossel Bay Facebook page Caeser was taken to a veterinarian for a full examination. A rape kit was obtained from the police to collect forensic samples.

The SPCA said the dog was in pain and had to be sedated so that the examination could be completed.

Caeser is recovering at the SPCA and will be returned to his owners once he has recovered.

The police investigation is ongoing.